Leadership for the Disillusioned is a true gem among the avalanche of books published each year on leadership. In a very different voice, Amanda Sinclair provides us with deep insights in her search for a different type of leader she truly liberates us from the shadow side of the leader within.'Professor Manfred Kets de Vries, Director, INSEAD Global Leadership CenterWe expect our leaders to be assertive, confident, in control. Can they, and we, live up to...

Eternal Journeys Through Faithful Worlds follows Zephyrine, a brave and inquisitive young adventurer, as she embarks on a spiritual quest across diverse worlds. With each step, she uncovers sacred rituals, encounters ancient wisdom, and learns universal truths that unite all faiths. Through vibrant cities, serene groves, and sacred temples, Zephyrine’s journey reveals the power of love, hope, and compassion. As she navigates both external challenges and personal growth, she discov...

‘Lars and the Harvest Festival Wonders’ is a delightful tale set in the quaint village of Pineford, where tradition and curiosity come alive. Young Lars, accompanied by his imaginative friends Amelia and Hugo, embarks on a journey to discover the enchanting customs of their community. From ancient folk tales to lively festivals, every adventure is filled with humor, warmth, and surprise. This vibrant story celebrates cultural heritage, community spirit, and the magic of preserving traditio...

In the enchanted kingdom of Seroveth, hidden gateways await those with pure hearts and peaceful minds. Young Soriel—drawn by dreams of luminous arches—joins stoic Thalos and brave Darias on a quest to unlock twenty-five sacred meditation shrine-gates. Each gateway demands a unique practice: dawn prayers, moonlit chants, labyrinthine strolls, and more. As laughter, friendship, and gentle guidance guide their journey through forests, highlands, and ancient temples, the trio learns that true ...

Be mindful, empathetic, and authentic—even on-screen.Managing your team, building relationships and trust, and facilitating effective meetings in a hybrid or fully remote workforce is challenging.Virtual EI explores how to develop, practice, and demonstrate your emotional intelligence and social skills in a virtual or hybrid setting. You'll learn how to make your team feel heard, draw everyone's voice into the conversation, and make real connection...

The Australian workforce is amazingly diverse, with men and women bringing a huge range of cultural backgrounds, skills and life experiences to their jobs. But this diversity, with all its potential for cleverness and creativity, is not reflected in the ranks our of senior business and corporate leaders. Amanda Sinclair argues that Australian organisations are clinging to an outdated concept of leadership. We expect our leaders to be a certain type of person-a tough, heterosexual male. Dra...

Simple practices of mindfulness can enhance our effectiveness and enjoyment in leadership work.Leadership teacher and researcher Amanda Sinclair shows how mindfulness is helpful for all of us involved in the day-to-day of leadership, in those interactions in organisations, communities, schools and families where we are seeking to influence others towards positive outcomes.Incorporating user-friendly summaries of the latest neuro-scientific and leadership research, Amanda in...

I harvested thoughts from lots and lots of books, DVDs and through fellowship, with other believers, brothers and sisters in Christ, over years. Some of which I experienced myself throughout my life. Although the books, DVDs and fellowships varied, I had only one purpose in mind, is to write a book, to provide you with hope. I thought that you could use it, and grow spiritually as I grew over the years. You have been on my mind while I have been writing. I thought of you often. However, on...

This book introduces ten tools to revolutionize how we work together - in teams, organizations, companies, and communities.If groups are how you get (or don't get) things done, you will find an abundance of insight, inspiration and practical suggestions here. The tools in this book will help you increase trust, unleash collective wisdom, and nurture the joyous ease of "many hands making light work".Each of the ten tools brings a unique perspective. Together they are a compr...

'Aigner connects the inner journey of leadership with the external realities in a readable, useful, practical guide for anyone leading change' - Ron Heifetz and Marty Linsky, co-authors, Leadership on the Line and co-founders, Cambridge Leadership Associates'World-leading thinking on leadership' - Carl Harman, Academy Dean, Leadership and Talent, National Australia BankGood intentions are not enough. You want to change things in your organisation ...

This updated edition is a theoretical and practical guide to implementing a well-being programme in your school. The book covers three areas: well-being as a philosophy of education, the teaching approach to well-being and the content that might form a well-being programme in a school. It is also a manifesto for a meaningful aim to education.There has recently been an explosion of interest in positive psychology and the teaching of well-being and 'happiness' in the PSHE world in sc...

Mindfulness isn’t anything that we think; it’s what we don’t think. Mindfulness isn’t something that other people do; it’s something that we all do. Mindfulness is an ancient, life-enhancing, healing technique that can help us remember our natural state of happiness and health, even if we think we are too modern and too busy to prioritize what’s really important—being fully alive and fully alive to our full life potential.Mindfulness at Work reveals how the practice of min...